RedragonReleased 2024

YAMA K550

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong performance (78/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (43/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the YAMA K550 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall636778584367
Build quality
63
Customisability
67
Performance
78
Productivity
58
Portability
43
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeBottom Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions32
Weight1500 g

More specs

Height Mm32 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

YAMA K550 vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
YAMA K550Hero 68 HE
 RedragonYAMA K550This pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality63 /100Better57 /100
Performance78 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeBottom MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes